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FV55 VFE

2006 Peugeot 206

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2025
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

132,704 mi
Last recorded132,704 miles
Recorded on20 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Peugeot 20658,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 VFE
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 May 2024 132,704 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside body has slight damage

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 124,016 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2023 124,016 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2022 114,515 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2022 114,515 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 113,802 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2021 113,801 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 113,602 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 113,602 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 107,918 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 107,918 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 99,794 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 93,198 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on tread section step pattern.

Fail 5 May 2017 93,198 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake pad linning 95% worn low.

front windscreen wiper blades smearing screen.

nearside & offside front brake disc's corroded up.

nearside & offside front tyre on 2.mm tread depth.

nearside rear tyre worn on tread section step pattern.

Pass 4 Aug 2015 85,260 miles

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Aug 2015 85,260 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2014 74,877 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jan 2014 74,860 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 67,695 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 8 Jan 2013 67,695 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 60,791 miles

HID lights fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

srs light on

Pass 31 Dec 2010 51,393 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2010 51,393 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 40,454 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear wiper split

Fail 7 Jan 2010 40,454 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear wiper split

Pass 9 Jan 2009 29,564 miles

How Reliable is the Peugeot 206?

Based on 9,831,622 MOT tests across 644,158 vehicles.

67.7%
Pass Rate
5,510
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
644,158
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 446,851
Registration plate lamp not working 342,991
position lamp(s) not working 334,912
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 262,537
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 219,688
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FV55 VFE is a 2006 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

Across all 2006 Peugeot 206 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 58,795 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Peugeot 206 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 446,851 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FV55 VFE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot 206 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 20 years old, this Peugeot 206 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FV55 VFE is a 2006 Peugeot 206, first registered on 18 January 2006.

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